Buddleja dav. 'Purple Chip'? - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Butterfly bush 'Purple Chip'(s) (Buddleja davidii) is an upright small shrub that produces purple flowers arranged in panicles with a strong fragrance. They appear from July to September. The Butterfly bush 'Purple Chip'(s) also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 80 cm.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * Cut flower * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Butterfly bush 'Purple Chip'(s)s are medium green, lanceolate, opposite. They are about 10 - 20 cm tall.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Butterfly bush 'Purple Chip'(s) has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Butterfly bush 'Purple Chip'(s) is an upright growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 60 - 80 cm wide. Rapidly growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from September to October, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
Pruning: In the period from September to October.

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The purple flowers of Butterfly bush 'Purple Chip'(s) appear in panicles from July to September. They are strongly scented.

Use
Tubs, cutting, bee pasture, balcony/patio, small/front garden, scented garden

Root
Close to the surface.